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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,605.46, 488,014.50 and 167,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,605.46, 488,014.50 and 167,747.80 is: 251,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,605.46 : 488,014.50 = 167,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,605.46/488,014.50 = 167,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,605.46x = 488,014.50 × 167,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,605.46x = 81,863,358,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,863,358,743.10/325,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,418.88

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